Week 1: February 4th: Accounting Basics & Getting Started with QuickBooks - Training includes: Basics of accounting, identifying the QuickBooks version that is best for your business, and setting up your company and chart of accounts in QuickBooks.
Week 2: February 11th: Setting up Items and Creating Forms - Training includes: Setting up items, using purchase orders, customizing invoices, and creating forms in QuickBooks.
Week 3: February 18th: Accounts Receivable - Training includes: Setting up online bank feeds, creating estimates and invoices, sales receipts, receiving payments, and managing accounts payable reports.
Week 4: February 25th: Accounts Payable, Banking Reconciliations, and Reports - Training includes: Accounts Payable, Bank Reconciliations, entering expenses and bills, paying bills, managing reports, Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, and more!
Great leaders understand their strengths and use them to inspire, motivate, and drive their teams forward. This course helps participants identify their unique leadership strengths, apply them effectively, and foster collaboration for greater team success. Designed for professionals at all levels, this training provides valuable insights into leveraging personal strengths to maximize leadership impact.
Learning Objections:
- Identify and validate your top five leadership strengths.
- Develop strategies to optimize strengths for greater influence and effectiveness.
- Leverage complementary strengths within teams to enhance collaboration.
Why This Matters for Your Organization:
- Improve leadership effectiveness by maximizing individual strengths.
- Strengthen team dynamics through collaboration and trust.
- Enhance communication and engagement for higher productivity.
Ready to unlock your leadership potential? Register today and take the next step in your leadership journey!
Trainer Bio: Dr. Joc Clark has over 25 years of experience in leadership and organizational change, specializing in strengths-based leadership and coaching. He holds a PhD in Leadership & Change Management and an MEd in Organizational Development, using experiential methods to drive collaboration and transformation.
EPT members contact: etp@butte.edu
Great leaders understand their strengths and use them to inspire, motivate, and drive their teams forward. This course helps participants identify their unique leadership strengths, apply them effectively, and foster collaboration for greater team success. Designed for professionals at all levels, this training provides valuable insights into leveraging personal strengths to maximize leadership impact.
Learning Objections:
- Identify and validate your top five leadership strengths.
- Develop strategies to optimize strengths for greater influence and effectiveness.
- Leverage complementary strengths within teams to enhance collaboration.
- Improve leadership effectiveness by maximizing individual strengths.
- Strengthen team dynamics through collaboration and trust.
- Enhance communication and engagement for higher productivity.
Trainer Bio: Dr. Joc Clark has over 25 years of experience in leadership and organizational change, specializing in strengths-based leadership and coaching. He holds a PhD in Leadership & Change Management and an MEd in Organizational Development, using experiential methods to drive collaboration and transformation.
EPT members contact: etp@butte.edu
Unproductive meetings waste time and hinder progress. This training equips you with the skills to plan, facilitate, and follow up on meetings to drive meaningful business results. Learn intervention techniques to keep discussions on track, engage participants effectively, and lead productive virtual meetings. Sample templates are provided to streamline your process.
Learning Objectives:
- Use intervention strategies to keep meetings focused and productive.
- Ensure active participation and commitment to meeting outcomes.
- Lead effective virtual meetings with clear strategies and engagement techniques.
- Reduce time wasted in unproductive meetings.
- Improve team collaboration and decision-making.
- Enhance efficiency in both in-person and virtual meetings.
Trainer Bio: Dr. Joc Clark has over 25 years of experience in leadership and organizational change, specializing in strengths-based leadership and coaching. Holding a PhD in Leadership & Change Management and an MEd in Organizational Development, Joc uses experiential methods to foster collaboration and drive transformation.
ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu
In today’s fast-paced work environment, effective collaboration is essential for driving innovation, solving problems, and achieving success. This training helps leaders create a culture of teamwork, equipping them with the tools and strategies to foster trust, build consensus, and empower their teams to work together seamlessly.
Learning Objectives:
- Assess Collaborative Environments – Evaluate team collaboration using the 10 key themes of collaborative practice.
- Enhance Leadership Skills – Discover and leverage everyday superpowers that make collaborative leaders effective.
- Build Trust & Consensus – Cultivate an environment where trust and shared responsibility lead to collective success.
- Boost team productivity by fostering efficient, goal-oriented collaboration.
- Strengthen relationships by enhancing communication and reducing workplace conflict.
- Drive innovation by bringing diverse perspectives together for creative problem-solving.
Trainer Bio: Dr. Joc Clark has over 25 years of experience in leadership and organizational change, specializing in strengths-based leadership and coaching. With a PhD in Leadership & Change Management and an MEd in Organizational Development, Joc uses experiential methods to help organizations foster collaboration and drive transformation.
ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu
Week 1: February 4th: Accounting Basics & Getting Started with QuickBooks - Training includes: Basics of accounting, identifying the QuickBooks version that is best for your business, and setting up your company and chart of accounts in QuickBooks.
Week 2: February 11th: Setting up Items and Creating Forms - Training includes: Setting up items, using purchase orders, customizing invoices, and creating forms in QuickBooks.
Week 3: February 18th: Accounts Receivable - Training includes: Setting up online bank feeds, creating estimates and invoices, sales receipts, receiving payments, and managing accounts payable reports.
Week 4: February 25th: Accounts Payable, Banking Reconciliations, and Reports - Training includes: Accounts Payable, Bank Reconciliations, entering expenses and bills, paying bills, managing reports, Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, and more!
Many leaders struggle to communicate in ways that inspire trust, foster collaboration, and navigate challenges effectively. This two-part series provides practical tools and hands-on strategies to strengthen clarity, empathy, and impact in daily interactions. Designed for professionals, managers, and team leaders, the course equips participants to build stronger relationships and lead with confidence.
Learning Objectives:
- Apply five key principles to communicate with clarity, transparency, and empathy.
- Develop confidence in navigating difficult conversations and delivering feedback using proven models.
- Strengthen listening, questioning, and emotional regulation skills to enhance trust and collaboration.
- Build a culture of open communication that strengthens relationships and accountability.
- Improve team effectiveness by equipping leaders to handle feedback and conflict constructively.
- Foster collaboration and inclusion, even in hybrid and digital environments.
Trainer Bio: Jovanni Tricerri is a collaboration coach, trainer, and facilitator with over 25 years of experience bringing diverse groups together to solve complex challenges. He designs leadership programs for youth, executives, and managers, helping them lead with intention and impact. Jovanni holds degrees from Westmont College and Gonzaga University in Communication and Leadership.
ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu
Leadership is more than just titles and techniques—it’s about authenticity. In a world where trust is the foundation of success, Authentic Leadership equips participants with the tools to lead by being true to themselves. This training focuses on aligning values, actions, and communication to foster genuine relationships and inspire trust, allowing leaders to make a lasting impact in their teams and organizations.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Core of Authentic Leadership: Explore the principles of authenticity and how aligning values, behaviors, and actions builds trust.
- Develop a Personal Leadership Mission: Craft a personal mission statement grounded in core values that guides leadership decisions and actions.
- Enhance Trust and Credibility: Learn strategies to strengthen trust through transparent, values-driven leadership, and effective communication.
Why This Matters to Your Organization:
- Build Trust Across Teams: Authentic leaders foster an environment of trust, leading to stronger collaboration, engagement, and morale.
- Improve Leadership Impact: Aligning actions with core values ensures consistency, empowering leaders to inspire and motivate their teams.
- Strengthen Organizational Culture: Cultivate a culture where transparency, trust, and integrity are at the forefront, leading to long-term success.
Ready to lead with authenticity and trust? Register today and transform your leadership approach by becoming the genuine, impactful leader your team needs!
Trainer Bio: Dr. Joc Clark has 25+ years of experience in leadership and organizational change. He specializes in strengths-based leadership and coaching, using experiential methods to foster collaboration and transformation. Joc holds a PhD in Leadership & Change Management and an MEd in Organizational Development.
ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu
Authentic Leadership: Building Trust Through Genuine Leadership
Leadership is more than just titles and techniques—it’s about authenticity. In a world where trust is the foundation of success, Authentic Leadership equips participants with the tools to lead by being true to themselves. This training focuses on aligning values, actions, and communication to foster genuine relationships and inspire trust, allowing leaders to make a lasting impact in their teams and organizations.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Core of Authentic Leadership: Explore the principles of authenticity and how aligning values, behaviors, and actions builds trust.
- Develop a Personal Leadership Mission: Craft a personal mission statement grounded in core values that guides leadership decisions and actions.
- Enhance Trust and Credibility: Learn strategies to strengthen trust through transparent, values-driven leadership, and effective communication.
- Build Trust Across Teams: Authentic leaders foster an environment of trust, leading to stronger collaboration, engagement, and morale.
- Improve Leadership Impact: Aligning actions with core values ensures consistency, empowering leaders to inspire and motivate their teams.
- Strengthen Organizational Culture: Cultivate a culture where transparency, trust, and integrity are at the forefront, leading to long-term success.
Trainer Bio: Dr. Joc Clark has 25+ years of experience in leadership and organizational change. He specializes in strengths-based leadership and coaching, using experiential methods to foster collaboration and transformation. Joc holds a PhD in Leadership & Change Management and an MEd in Organizational Development.
ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu
Week 1: February 4th: Accounting Basics & Getting Started with QuickBooks - Training includes: Basics of accounting, identifying the QuickBooks version that is best for your business, and setting up your company and chart of accounts in QuickBooks.
Week 2: February 11th: Setting up Items and Creating Forms - Training includes: Setting up items, using purchase orders, customizing invoices, and creating forms in QuickBooks.
Week 3: February 18th: Accounts Receivable - Training includes: Setting up online bank feeds, creating estimates and invoices, sales receipts, receiving payments, and managing accounts payable reports.
Week 4: February 25th: Accounts Payable, Banking Reconciliations, and Reports - Training includes: Accounts Payable, Bank Reconciliations, entering expenses and bills, paying bills, managing reports, Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, and more!
Workplace drama is draining—whether it’s a difficult colleague, a critical boss, or just the daily grind, it leaves many professionals feeling stuck and reactive. This interactive 3-hour workshop offers practical strategies to shift from frustration to clarity by helping participants identify unproductive patterns and step into more empowering roles. Ideal for professionals, team members, and managers ready to increase their self-awareness, improve collaboration, and lead with greater purpose.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize personal triggers and shift out of drama into constructive, empowering responses.
- Apply the 3 Vital Questions® framework to make creative, purpose-driven decisions.
- Improve communication and leadership by using the Creator, Challenger, and Coach roles.
Why This Matters for Your Organization:
- Reduce tension and emotional reactivity in workplace interactions.
- Foster a more collaborative and emotionally intelligent team environment.
- Improve decision-making, engagement, and overall work satisfaction.
Ready to move from workplace tension to purpose-driven leadership? Register today and discover the power of mindset transformation!
Trainer Bio:Laura Cootsona is a certified trainer for the 3 Vital Questions® and The Power of TED (The Empowerment Dynamic) frameworks. With over 30 years of experience as a management consultant—22 of them in Chico, CA—Laura empowers individuals and teams to work together more effectively and align their contributions with what matters most.
Workplace drama is draining—whether it’s a difficult colleague, a critical boss, or just the daily grind, it leaves many professionals feeling stuck and reactive. This interactive 3-hour workshop offers practical strategies to shift from frustration to clarity by helping participants identify unproductive patterns and step into more empowering roles. Ideal for professionals, team members, and managers ready to increase their self-awareness, improve collaboration, and lead with greater purpose.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize personal triggers and shift out of drama into constructive, empowering responses.
- Apply the 3 Vital Questions® framework to make creative, purpose-driven decisions.
- Improve communication and leadership by using the Creator, Challenger, and Coach roles.
- Reduce tension and emotional reactivity in workplace interactions.
- Foster a more collaborative and emotionally intelligent team environment.
- Improve decision-making, engagement, and overall work satisfaction.
Trainer Bio: Laura Cootsona is a certified trainer for the 3 Vital Questions® and The Power of TED (The Empowerment Dynamic) frameworks. With over 30 years of experience as a management consultant—22 of them in Chico, CA—Laura empowers individuals and teams to work together more effectively and align their contributions with what matters most.
HEADSHOTS + COFFEE NETWORKING EVENT - DOWNTOWN OROVILLE HOSTED BY ERISMAN LAW
HOST: ERISMAN LAW
PHOTOGRAPHER: ERICA MURPHY PHOTOGRAPHY
SPONSOR: MOTHER MAC MAKES
JOIN US FOR A PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS + NETWORKING DAY!
How it works: Come have your headshots taken - there is no sitting fee for the session!
Like your photos? You can purchase your photos + high resolution downloads! High res downloads are available at $50 per image.
Jondea Erisman, Attorney at Law, would like to invite you to stay and mingle with other professionals, and enjoy a cup of coffee + pastries.
Gallery link will be sent via email to the email you register with.
Questions? Contact Erica Murphy Photography at 530-370-4714
$0Understanding blueprints and applying shop math are essential skills in industrial and manufacturing settings. This training introduces fundamental blueprint reading concepts, including projections, title blocks, dimensioning, and specialty drawings, along with key shop math calculations such as perimeter, area, volume, time-based equations, and rate calculations. A combination of online learning and hands-on activities ensures practical application of these concepts.
Learning Objectives:
- Interpret blueprints accurately, including title blocks, notes, and dimensioning.
- Apply shop math formulas for perimeter, area, volume, and time-based calculations.
- Analyze electrical, pneumatic, and P&ID schematics to understand system components.
- Improve accuracy in reading and applying blueprints for industrial tasks.
- Enhance problem-solving skills with essential shop math applications.
- Increase efficiency and precision in machine operations and maintenance.
John Dahlgren has over 25 years of industry experience and teaches in the Butte College Drafting Technology and Engineering programs. He specializes in workforce training, industrial blueprint reading, and advanced manufacturing skills. With a background in manufacturing, construction, and small business management, John is also a certified OSHA Outreach Trainer and an expert in lean methodologies such as 5S and Kaizen.
NOTE: Calculator REQUIRED for math & this training is different from our Construction Print Reading training.
*Course length may vary based on number of trainees, online content completion and comprehension.
ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu
Come and join us for our 5th annual Daddy-Daughter Dance!
We warmly welcome grandpas, uncles, father figures, or mothers to accompany their beautiful girls on this special evening. Light dinner will be provided, ensuring a delightful experience for all attendees. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event!
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Date: Friday, February 20
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Oroville Convention Center, 1200 Myers Street
Fee: $30 per pair and $10 each additional attendee
Join us for Love and Peace of Mind: A Couples Estate Planning Night, a relaxed and informative evening created especially for couples who want clarity, confidence, and peace of mind when it comes to planning their future.
This educational event is designed to make estate planning approachable and easy to understand — no pressure, no legal jargon, just helpful guidance in a comfortable setting.
What to expect:
• A clear overview of estate planning essentials for couples
• Simple explanations of wills, trusts, and incapacity planning
• Guidance on protecting your spouse, children, and loved ones
• Common estate planning mistakes couples often overlook
• An open Q&A where you can ask general questions
๐ฅ Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine while you learn and connect in a welcoming atmosphere at Villa Vino Wine Bar.
This event is ideal for:
• Married or long-term couples
• Parents and growing families
• Couples who have never created an estate plan
• Couples who need to review or update an existing plan
Please note:
This is an educational presentation and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Space is limited and RSVP is required.
Come for the wine, stay for the peace of mind — because the strongest plans are made together.
Week 1: February 4th: Accounting Basics & Getting Started with QuickBooks - Training includes: Basics of accounting, identifying the QuickBooks version that is best for your business, and setting up your company and chart of accounts in QuickBooks.
Week 2: February 11th: Setting up Items and Creating Forms - Training includes: Setting up items, using purchase orders, customizing invoices, and creating forms in QuickBooks.
Week 3: February 18th: Accounts Receivable - Training includes: Setting up online bank feeds, creating estimates and invoices, sales receipts, receiving payments, and managing accounts payable reports.
Week 4: February 25th: Accounts Payable, Banking Reconciliations, and Reports - Training includes: Accounts Payable, Bank Reconciliations, entering expenses and bills, paying bills, managing reports, Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, and more!
Mastering Microsoft Office is essential for everyday productivity, yet many users lack the foundational skills to confidently use Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. This interactive training session equips participants with practical tools and real-world applications to create polished documents, analyze data, and deliver effective presentations. Designed for students, office staff, and professionals, this course is perfect for anyone looking to build or refresh their core Office skills.
Learning Objectives:
- Create and format documents, spreadsheets, and presentations using Microsoft.
- Apply time-saving tips, formatting techniques, and basic functions to enhance productivity across all Office applications.
- Organize, manage, print, and share files efficiently across the Microsoft Office suite.
- Improves team efficiency by standardizing digital document workflows.
- Reduces training time by boosting baseline Office proficiency.
- Empowers staff to produce professional documents, data reports, and presentations with confidence.
Trainer Bio: John Dahlgren has over 25 years of industry experience in technology, manufacturing, and workforce training. He teaches in the Butte College Drafting Technology and Engineering programs and specializes in Excel training, digital literacy, and workplace productivity tools.
ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu
Learning Objectives:
- Cultivate a collaborative mindset by understanding the value of teamwork and strategic decision-making.
- Practice effective collaboration techniques, including problem-solving, trust-building, and open communication through FreshBiz gameplay.
- Develop actionable strategies to overcome common barriers to collaboration in professional settings.
- Strengthens team dynamics and enhances workplace communication.
- Fosters a culture of innovation by encouraging creative problem-solving.
- Equips employees with conflict resolution skills to improve productivity and efficiency.
Don't miss the full experience! Enroll in the complete Collaborative Leadership 6-Part Series here: https://buttethetrainingplace.coursestorm.com/course/collaborative-leadership-6-part-series
AI has the potential to transform professional workflows, but leveraging it effectively requires more than just basic usage. This two-part workshop series helps professionals across all departments develop a strategic understanding of AI while gaining extensive hands-on practice. Participants will master advanced prompting techniques, create custom AI assistants, and develop practical AI integration plans to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how large language models work and their real-world applications.
- Identify and mitigate common AI pitfalls like hallucinations and bias.
- Apply advanced prompting techniques for more accurate, detailed results.
- Design custom AI assistants tailored to specific business needs.
- Boost productivity by integrating AI into daily workflows.
- Improve accuracy with AI-driven insights and refined outputs.
- Empower teams with AI tools customized for their roles and challenges.
Trainer Bio: Emiliano equips leaders with practical strategies to navigate workplace change, enhance team dynamics, and improve communication. As co-founder of Soligo, an AI-driven learning company, he focuses on using technology to amplify human potential. His engaging, results-driven training creates lasting impact.
ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu
Rock legend Sebastian Bach is coming to Oroville for one unforgettable night at Feather Falls Brewing Company!
With a voice as powerful and recognizable as ever, Sebastian Bach has left an indelible mark on rock music, Broadway, film, and television. Best known for fronting Skid Row and delivering iconic rock anthems like “18 and Life,” “I Remember You,” “Youth Gone Wild,” and “Slave to the Grind,” Bach’s career spans more than three decades of high-energy performances and cultural impact.
Beyond the rock stage, Bach made history as the first heavy metal singer to star on Broadway in Jekyll & Hyde, with additional leading roles in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Jesus Christ Superstar. His television and film appearances range from Gilmore Girls and Trailer Park Boys to Robot Chicken, SpongeBob SquarePants, and The Masked Singer — a testament to his versatility and lasting appeal.
Now touring in support of his latest release, Child Within the Man, Sebastian Bach brings a full-throttle rock show that celebrates his past, present, and future. Expect big sound, classic hits, and a true rock ’n’ roll party atmosphere.
Event Details:
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Saturday, February 28
โฐ Show starts at 9:00 PM (Doors open at 8:00 PM)
๐ Feather Falls Brewing Company
๐๏ธ General Admission & Balcony Seating: $59.99
๐๏ธ VIP Suites: $700 (up to 10 guests)
๐ Tickets on sale November 21 – call 530-533-3885 and ask for the Players Club
๐ Must be 21+ to attend
Don’t miss this chance to see a true rock icon live in an intimate setting.



